TS 12567

TS 12567 is the standard concerned with the form used to record lending of publications in libraries. Its focus is the document used when a publication is issued for use inside the library or loaned to a reader for use outside the library, so that the transaction can be recorded in a clear and orderly way.

Where the lending form fits in library operations

In general technical terms, a lending form is one of the basic record-keeping tools used to track who has taken a publication, when it was issued, and under what lending arrangement. In libraries, forms of this kind support circulation control, return follow-up, and consistent handling of collection records. The standard is about the structure and purpose of the lending form itself, not about lending policy, item selection, or the full workflow of library service.

What the scope means in practice

• It addresses a common record format for both in-library use and out-of-library lending.
• It focuses on a document type that helps track publications handed to readers.
• It reflects the broader standardisation approach used to keep library records consistent and readable.
• By title and purpose, it defines an administrative form used in circulation and lending processes.